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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.69, 1,472.67 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.69, 1,472.67 and 332.61 is: 498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.69 : 1,472.67 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.69/1,472.67 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.69x = 1,472.67 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.69x = 489,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,824.77/981.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.96

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